We had such a great conversation with Nneka that we wanted to share the entire conversation with our listeners in a bonus episode. So here is the complete, raw, and unedited version of our interview. We hope you enjoy it!

 Nneka Osueke is a visual artist, mental health advocate, an author who glides across various mediums, most notably painting and sculpture, to depict themes of African history, spirituality, Black empowerment, and the human mind. A first-generation Nigerian born and raised in Dallas, Texas, she received her Bachelor's in Fashion Merchandising from Sam Houston State University in 2013. Shortly after, Nneka moved to Los Angeles, CA to begin her career in design, but surprisingly, found herself pursuing a Master's in Clinical Psychology and her artistry full-time. Thus, she discovered the golden bridge between her purpose and her passion--merging art, African psychology, and mental health advocacy together.

Osueke has exhibited her work in Miami, Italy, Jamaica, Dallas, and Los Angeles, CA, and has presented on/participated in discussions about African Spirituality and the connections between mental health and creative expression. She currently lives and works in Ratchaburi, Thailand, where she implemented the newest chapter of her youth creative expression program, The Prodigy Vanguard. She is also the founder and host of Paint-In-Place, a weekly, virtual paint and sip class created in light of the recent pandemic, and is set to release her first book later this month entitled Blooming Abroad: The Black Girl’s Journal-Guide-Memoir for Traveling and Living in Foreign Lands.

With her sights set on opening an art gallery, creating a full-15 course International Art program in Thailand, and exhibiting new artwork both in Thailand and in the States, Nneka is intentional about using all of her gifts and strives to inspire others to do the same.

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IG: @nneka.osueke

Her new book now available to pre-order: Blooming Abroad: The Black Girl's Journal-Guide-Memoir for Traveling and Living In Foreign Lands

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This episode was recorded on August 23rd because our super talented co-host Nikki is on location in New Orleans filming a project. Her hurricane prep story tops our BGB News and we discuss how the 90s are trying to make a comeback with music from Foxxy Brown to a Verzus battle that has been 20 years in the making with Monica vs Brandy. We have a wonderful interview with the visual artist, painter, sculptor, and clinical therapist Nneka Osueke. Listen to our in-depth discussion with her about everything from being an ex-pat in Thailand, getting flewed out to Palermo to show her work, how she links her clinical degree in psychology to her visual artwork, her upcoming book, and so much more. We award our BAF and GAF and there is a very personal peek behind the curtain with Nono.

Follow Nneka at https://www.nnekaosueke.com/

IG: @nneka.osueke

Her new book is now available to pre-order- Blooming Abroad: The Black Girl's Journal-Guide-Memoir for Traveling and Living In Foreign Lands

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***This episode was recorded on August 12th. We're sorry that we couldn't get it out last week but here it is!

 We discuss the correct pronunciation of Mahalia Jackson (the l is not silent) and Jill Scott starring in a movie about her life. There is a dramatic remake of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air coming out, it's the brainchild Morgan Cooper, who released the trailer that went viral last year, and we discuss WAP! We interview our very first guest, the multi-talented and award-winning actor, writer, director, and producer Eric Lockley. He discusses everything from winning amateur night at the Apollo to how he created a space for black stories to be told and produced by black people and so much more. We also give out our BAF and GAF Awards and end with a peek behind the curtain. Listen and Share.

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Today Nikki and Nono discuss the possible replacement for TikTok, Reels, if watching Mulan is really worth the $30 price tag, and Zoe Saldana's dark skin regrets. We get to know our other co-host Nono with an in-depth interview. We give out our BAF and GAF awards and take a look behind the curtain as to why the Aurora police department deserves all of the litigation and we answer the question, Who are the Yo!Semites?

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We want you to get to know your hosts and understand our reason for creating this podcast. What better way than to dedicate the first two episodes to interviewing each other. This week Nono interviews Nikki. We also talk about how and if other productions can recreate Tyler Perry's new filming model during the pandemic, Emmy Nominations, and the backlash from some in the Latinx community, and Black is King. We also award our very first Broke AF and Gifted AF awards. Listen, Share, and Rate us!

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We are two artists (Nikki and Nono) that have experienced life being broke, gifted, and black. We understand that it is a mental and financial struggle to turn your passion into a consistent paycheck. Join us weekly when we discuss everything art and industry-related, give out our Broke AF and Gifted AF Awards, and interview artists and performers from all genres and every walk of life to share their journey of turning their gifts into more than just hobbies, but what they do for a living.  At the end of most episodes, we also let our listeners take a peek behind the curtain, where we discuss things outside of the arts that we need to get off our chest or just want to share with you!  Listen, Laugh, Learn, and Share!